Caribbean Bareboat Chartering Basics: Top Pre-Departure Tips
Assuming you’ve read my previous articles on this subject, you’ve now decided where you want to go and what type and size of boat...
Top 6 Tips for Pacific Rally Cruising
Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a newcomer eager to chart your course across the Pacific, you need to introduce yourself to Viki Moore....
Bareboat Chartering Basics: Charter Companies and Planning Tips
We’ve been bareboat chartering for the last 35 years. Since our first time, boats and the charter companies have evolved and grown in numbers...
Bareboat Chartering Basics: Sail the Caribbean the Practical Way
Growing up in Montreal, I dreamed of sailing in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Still, to this day, I am drawn to the...
How to Prep and Store More Interesting Produce for Passage
As any seasoned sailor knows, managing space and resources on a boat is paramount. This is especially true when it comes to storing and...
10 Unexpected and Free ICW Highlights
The unexpected delights along my journey down the ICW were many. Here are ten of my favorites that mostly didn’t cost money.
1) Cruising ambassador...
Compact Scuba Kits for Sailors
In general, many cruisers prefer the freedom of snorkeling to scuba diving, yet there are situations when extending the time you can spend underwater...
Full-Time Ocean Trash Cleanup in the Arctic Circle
On the small island of Bolga in northern Norway, 17 nm north of the Arctic Circle, a 40-ft. catamaran lies at a quay. It...
Sailing the Pacific Northwest (PNW): Costs and Practicalities
The stretch of coast known as the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is one of the largest and most diverse sailing grounds in the world. It...
A Radio Lifeline for Cruisers
Speaking with Patricia Dallas and David Sapiane of Gulf Harbour Radio is a little like speaking to a great-aunt and uncle. Like someone who’s...
Lagoon’s WILD NEW 43 Footer is Replacing the 42!
Are you interested in chartering a catamaran sailboat? This is Lagoons new entry level cat. The 43, and while you can still buy a...
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Cape Dory 30 Used Boat Review
When the Cape Dory 30 entered production in 1976, it was the largest boat in the expanding line of the Taunton, Massachusetts boatbuilder. In...